2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 4-1
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SECTION 4 – BODY AND TRIM
∆ WARNING
• Only trained technicians should repair or service this vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in body and paint repair.
• Follow all procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection while servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face
shield and rubber gloves when working with batteries.
• Wear a respirator approved for dust and paint mist when cutting, sanding, painting, or
repairing body panels.
• Turn key switch OFF, place Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, and remove key
before servicing the vehicle.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Remove jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc. before
servicing vehicle.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• Moving parts! Do not attempt to service vehicle with the engine running.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot engine or exhaust system. Failure to heed this warning can
result in severe burns.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect the battery cables, negative cable (–) first.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
∆ CAUTION
• Do not use detergents or cleaning solvents that contain ammonia, aromatic solvents or alkali
materials on body panels or seats.
• Do not allow battery acid to drip on body panels. Battery acid will cause permanent damage. Wash
spilled battery acid from body panels immediately.
CLEANING THE VEHICLE
Read WARNING and CAUTION on page 4-1.
Each vehicle is equipped with an injection molded ArmorFlex
®
front body, aluminum rear body and a powder-
coated steel cargo bed. Use a mild soap or detergent with a sponge or soft cloth for normal cleaning. Battery
acid, fertilizers, tars, asphalt, creosote, paint, or chewing gum should be removed immediately to prevent
possible stains. Because the finish on the front body is the same as the finish on today’s automobiles, com-
mercial automotive cleaning products should be used. For general cleaning of the aluminum rear body, use a
mild liquid soap and a sponge or soft bristle brush. To remove oxidation or discoloration from aluminum, use
a commercially available aluminum cleaner paste and fine grade (No. 00) steel wool.
